Kuwait Residency Cost Calculator 2026
Kuwait doubled most residency fees in December 2025 (Resolution 2249/2025). Calculate your family's total annual Iqama renewal cost — including dependents and mandatory health insurance — and compare what you would pay under different sponsorship categories.
Your Family & Sponsorship Details
Each family dependent (spouse or child) incurs an annual permit fee based on your sponsor type.
Parents and other dependents pay a flat KWD 300 per year, regardless of sponsor type.
Since 2026, sponsoring a spouse or children under Article 22 requires a minimum monthly salary of KWD 800. Leave empty to skip this check.
Annual Residency Cost
- Total Annual Cost
- KWD 0
Sponsor Type Cost Comparison
See how much your family would pay under each sponsorship category (health insurance included):
| Employer-Sponsored | Investor / Property Owner | Self-Sponsored (Art. 24) |
|---|---|---|
| KWD 0 | KWD 0 | KWD 0 |
About Kuwait Residency Fees 2026
Kuwait overhauled its entire residency fee structure through Ministerial Resolution No. 2249/2025, effective 23 December 2025. Fees nearly doubled across all categories — the most significant reform in over a decade. Employer-sponsored workers now pay KWD 20 for Iqama renewal (up from KWD 10), while self-sponsored residents under Article 24 pay KWD 500.
Mandatory health insurance increased from KWD 50 to KWD 100 per person annually. Dependent permit fees also rose: family dependents (spouse and children) now cost KWD 20–100 per year depending on the sponsor category, and parents or other dependents now cost KWD 300 each (up from KWD 200). This calculator consolidates all applicable fees to show your true annual residency cost.